Preparation does seem to be key in situations like this.
[Kaoru only addresses the latter part, because "it's nothing" almost always means the opposite, unless the conversational partner in question is some sort of sociopath, which Kaoru can only assume Elliot Nightray is not. Either way, anything with that much emotion packed into it is something better left untouched.
But the question is a good enough springboard, used swiftly to get away from those heavier topics. With a smile:]
I can do that, certainly. As for my order, just a cup of green tea would be sufficient... Thank you.
[And off Kaoru sets, feet barely making a pitter-pat against the floor. The table selected is a cozy one, tucked away from the brighter lights of the front seating area framed by its outward-facing windows.]
no subject
[Kaoru only addresses the latter part, because "it's nothing" almost always means the opposite, unless the conversational partner in question is some sort of sociopath, which Kaoru can only assume Elliot Nightray is not. Either way, anything with that much emotion packed into it is something better left untouched.
But the question is a good enough springboard, used swiftly to get away from those heavier topics. With a smile:]
I can do that, certainly. As for my order, just a cup of green tea would be sufficient... Thank you.
[And off Kaoru sets, feet barely making a pitter-pat against the floor. The table selected is a cozy one, tucked away from the brighter lights of the front seating area framed by its outward-facing windows.]